Garmin 250W manual

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    quick start manual nüvi ® 200W/250W personal travel assistant[...]

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    2 nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual G ettinG S t arted What Is in the Box? nüvi unit Suction cup mount to mount the nüvi to your windshield. V ehicle power cable to charge/power your nüvi using a vehicle power outlet. Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard instead. • • • • SD card slot Power and mini- USB connec[...]

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    nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual 3 Check your state and local trafc laws before mounting. Currently , state laws in California and Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See page 12 for more details. Step 1: Mo[...]

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    4 nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual Step 2: Congure the nüvi T o turn on your nüvi, slide the Power key to the left. Follow the on-screen instructions. T o turn off your nüvi, slide the Power key to the left. Step 3: Acquire Satellites Before the nüvi can nd your current location and navigate a route, you must do the following: 1. Go out[...]

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    nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual 5 F indinG a d eStina tion Finding a Restaurant 1. T ouch Where to > Points of Interest > Food . 2. Select a category . T ouch and to see more choices. 3. Select a destination, and touch Go . Finding an Address 1. T ouch Where to > Address . 2. Select a country and state/province, if necessary . 3. T ouch[...]

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    6 nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual Spelling the Name Y ou can spell the name or part of the name of the location you are looking for using the on-screen keyboard. 1. T ouch Where to > Points of Interest . 2. T ouch Spell Name . 3. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters in the name. T ouch Done . 4. T ouch the place you are looking for , a[...]

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    nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual 7 V iewinG the M ap p aGe T ouch V iew map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current location. T ouch to save your current location. T ouch the map and drag to view different parts of the map. T ouch any object on the map; an arrow appears pointing at the object. After you touch Go, the Map page op[...]

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    8 nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual C uStoMizinG Y our nüVi Locking Y our nüvi 1. T ouch > Settings > Security . 2. T ouch the button next to Garmin Lock . T ouch OK . 3. Enter a four-digit PIN. T ouch Y es to accept the PIN. 4. T ouch OK . Drive to a security location (any location to which you return frequently , such as your home or of?[...]

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    nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual 9 Resetting Y our nüvi If your unit stops responding, turn off the unit, and then turn it back on. If this does not help, reset your nüvi. 1. Disconnect the nüvi from external power . 2. Press the Reset button on the bottom of the nüvi. 3. Connect the nüvi to a power source. Contact Garmin In the USA, contact[...]

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    10 nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual Mounting on Y our Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard and to comply with certain state regulations. IMPOR T ANT : The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difcult to remove after it is installed. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk. 2. Re[...]

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    nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual 1 1 i Mport ant S aFetY and p roduCt i nForMa tion W arnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision r esulting in death or serious injury . When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver ’ s view [...]

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    12 nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual When storing the unit for a limited length of time, store within the following temperature range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When storing the unit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C). Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature [...]

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    nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual 13 FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than [...]

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    14 nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY[...]

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    nüvi 200W/250W quick start manual 15 A voiding Theft T o avoid theft, remove the nüvi and mount from sight when not in use. Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup. Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. Use the Garmin Lock ™ feature. Software License Agreement BY USING THE nüvi, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS[...]

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    Garmin ® and nüvi ® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries . Garmin Lock ™ and myGarmin ™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Str[...]